Plain-English translation of NCT02541435 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Breast Neoplasms research guide →Researchers want to understand whether newer radiation techniques used to treat breast cancer are safer for your heart than older methods. You'll be part of a long-term study that compares heart health in women who received conventional radiation therapy between 2007–2012 with women who received newer, breath-controlled radiation therapy between 2015–2017. The goal is to see if the newer approach causes fewer heart problems over time.
Radiation therapy is an effective breast cancer treatment, but doctors have noticed it can sometimes damage the heart. This study exists to find out whether the newer, more precise radiation techniques reduce this risk compared to older methods, so doctors can confidently choose the safest approach for future patients.
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You'll be monitored over the next 15 years through regular check-ins where researchers will track your heart health using medical records, imaging tests, and surveys. Some participants received older radiation methods (2007–2012), while others received newer techniques (2015–2017). You may also be compared to age-matched women without breast cancer to see how your heart health differs. There are no new medications or procedures — the study simply follows your existing care.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
Norway
Collaborators
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Alesund Hospital
Enrollment target
~1,600 participants
Started
November 2016
Primary completion
December 2029
Age range
30 Years – 70 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
torgeir wethal, md phd
St. Olavs Hospital
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